Name: Fresh Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 5 Roma Tomatoes; 0.5 Red Onion; 1 Jalapeno Pepper; 1 Lime juiced; 2 tablespoons Cilantro; 0.25 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

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Fresh Salsa

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Instructions

Add the diced tomatoes, diced onion, chopped jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and lime juice to a medium bowl.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix well until combined.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Seed Your Tomatoes for Perfect Texture 🍅
Cut tomatoes in half and gently squeeze out excess seeds and juice before dicing to prevent a watery salsa that won't hold its texture or flavor concentration.
Macerate Your Onions in Lime 🧅
Toss diced red onion with fresh lime juice 10-15 minutes before mixing to soften its sharpness while infusing it with bright citrus flavor.
Add Cilantro at the End 🌿
Fold in fresh cilantro just before serving to preserve its delicate flavor and vibrant color, as heat or extended contact with acidic lime will dull both.
Control Jalapeño Heat Strategically 🌶️
Remove seeds and white pith for milder salsa, or leave them in for more heat; add diced jalapeño gradually and taste as you go to reach your perfect spice level.
Salt and Rest Before Serving ⏱️
Season your salsa 15-20 minutes ahead of serving time, then let it rest in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld and the salt to properly distribute throughout.